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Federal Government: Post Office, 1962

 File — Box: 66, Folder: 7
Identifier: Folder 7

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, testimony and other items. Examples are: a letter (8/14/62) from Joseph P. Doherty (Special Asst. to the Asst. Postmaster General) and attached copy of "a summary of agreements for construction and lease of new buildings in San Diego County, California, for the period 1953-1962" - the total cost listed was $2,234, 715; letters (9/61) from Leon Parma (Wilson's Asst.) and Robert Walsh (Dir. Mail Advertising Assoc., Inc.) and attached copy of "Testimony on H.R. 7927 (Postal Rate Revision) By Direct Mail Advertising Association, Inc. before the Senate Post Office & Civil Service Committee August 14, 1962" (13 pp., charts and exhibits); 3 un-stamped first day issue envelopes honoring Sam Rayburn (1882-1961); a letter (9/4/62) from Michael Monroney to Wilson re/ "The 4-cent Sam Rayburn commemorative postage stamp goes on first day sale on Sunday, September 16, 1962 at Bonham, Texas; letters (May-June 1962) from constituent Mrs. Lorraine W. Hughes, Congressman Wilson, & San Diego Postmaster Ralph S. Colonell re/ Mrs. Hughes' complaint about the lost of $9 in change from a transaction at the Adams Ave. Post Office; unsigned letter (5/5/26) from an El Cajon constituent, post office employee & psychologist major in college to Congressman Wilson re/ suggestions for improving efficiency, creativity, pride and increased cooperation in post offices; other topics of concern in this folder are: elimination of the "Postal Transportation Service" & "the selection of post office clerks assigned to mobile units;" Chula Vista constituent proposals for better service and less cost & his conservative point-of-view on the Kennedy Administration; several constituent complaints about communist propaganda in the mails; constituent complaints about Democrats; and a letter (1/22/62) from Harry J. Maginnis (Ex. Mgr., Associated Third Class Mail Users) re/ opposition to raising rates on bulk third-class mail permits.

Dates

  • created: 1962

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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